Posts Tagged ‘processes’

Can you make a cup of coffee before your PC turns on ? Easily control the programs that start with your computer by using Autoruns, a tiny app that does so much more. Download and click on the ‘Logon’ tab and check which programs you no longer need to start with your machine every time. Well documented with lots of options, try checking your start times before and after. (Run as Admin)

Have you ever wondered what all those processes are when you look in Task Manager? Even if they aren’t using way too much CPU and memory, it just seems unlikely that they all need to be running… but which one do you disable, and how?

Here’s a quick list of 15 of the more common services, and the answer to your questions.